THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16361, 5 November 1918, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

NEWS AND NOTES. | PENINSULA SALEYABD3 CO. f The annual meeting of the > Saleyards Co. was held at Duvauch 1 , i Mr K. letter presiding. , S The annual report stated that tho 1 year had been marked by a in--58 crease of business. About 0000 heaa tg& of cattle and 1000 sheep had been yara--31 ed, the varding fees showing an mI crease of *£31 over the previous years. I IVo more new oificea had been erected I for the convenience of Christchurcn 1 firms, while it would bo necessary to enlarge the yarding accommodation in. tho near future. The directors recom- ] mended the payment of a 5 per cent. I dividend, the balance to bo carried forThe balance-sheet showed a credit of £157 Bs. , t The report and balance-sheet were adopted. , _ Messrs W. W. "Williams and E. Stow--8 art were re-elected directors, while the extraordinary vacancy, caused by the resignation of Mr E. Hay, who had gone into camp, was filled; by his reelection, as physical disability had cut short his military career. Sir H. W. Wilkins was re-elected auditor. On tho motion of Mr Jas. Williams, a very hearty vote of thanks was passed to tt.o directors and the secretary, Mr C. W. Leote. At the subsequent meeting of directors, Mr R. Latter was unanimously reelected chairman. OXFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. A mooting of the General Committee of the Oxford A. and P. Association was I held on Saturday afternoon, the president (Mr D. Hawke) being in the chair, A resolution of sympathy waa passed to Miss Bohrmann, in the doath of her mother. Before proceeding with the ordinary business the president referred t-o the progress of tho Allied arms, and expressed gratification that Turkey had surrendered, thus bringing the complete subjugation of the enemy very perceptibly nearer. I Mr W, J. Jenkins wrote making certain suggestions which tho committee j decidcd to consider. It was agreed that an effort bo made to secure railway connexion between Sheffield and Oxford on Show day, for tho convcyanco of passengers and exhibits. It was decided that tho next Show bo hold on Thursday, April 3rd. The following sectional committees wero appointed:— Draugnt Hdrses: Messrs J. "Wells, T. Home, Tt. F. Henderson, A. Meyers, and I'. J. Grimsey. Light Horses, Cobs and Ponies, and Competitions: Messrs T. Cooper, L. Aucall, T. Framo, A. A. Fantham, and . J. McGrath. ■ . ■ Store and Purebred Sheep: Messrs J. Cross, A. J. T. Wotherspoon, AY. Higgiusen, C. A. Brown, C. Feary, and A. A. Fantham. Cattle, Pigs, _anl Dogs: 3lessrs G. "Winter, R. Davis, A. Baxter, 15. Skurr, ana J. T. Perhani. - Roots. Grain, and Poultry: MessrsG. Winter, J. Cross, C. Skurr, F. G. Ilarvov, J . T. Perhani, and T. Jones. House and Dairy, Fruit, Fancy, and Art: Members of the Ladies' Committee On the motion of Mr T. Cooper, it was decided that tho committee consider ways and moans of erecting a suitable agricultural hall and offices. The question was referred to tho Finance Committee for consideration and a report. _Mr J. Cross presented tho Association with a silver challenge cup, to be given to the winner of the most points in the house) and dairy section, to.bo won tlireo times in succession, or four times at intervals.- Mr Cross was, heartily thanked for his gift. The following wetp elected members v of the Association: Mrs J. McGrath, Mrs.,JE. -Skuir, Mrs D. Harrko, and Messrs H. "Wilson, J. Lukies, W. F. Kerr, F. (J. Clflpve, L. Nowport, 11. Mclvie, and W. Dean. • .., "WAIAU. After - a fine day on Saturday, a strong wind came up from the southv<'ara early on Jsuuuay morning, and snort ly arcer 8 o'ciock heavy rain sec in and. continued lor some hours, a rail ol 41 points being registered. ' To- , wards evening tho ciouas ciearcd away and the nignt was beau muuy clear with every indication of a frost, out bo iore morning tne temperature rose and a light breeze sprang up from tne nor'-west. At midday yesterday the sKy again clouued over, ana tueie wero indications of a further fall of rain. SPOTSWOOD. A pleasing little function took place in the opotswood schoolroom on Thursday afternoon, when Miss Coates, who is leaving JSpotswood on account of the small number of pupils now attending the school, was presented with a solid silver jewel case suitably inscribed. The presentation was made "by Miss Grace Wilkinson and Miss Jean Stevenson, on behalf of Miss McLachlan and tho' school-childrcn. Several ladies were and after the presentation all went to the Spotswood hall, where afternoon tea was provided. Tea over, Mrs Stevenson, on behalf of the eom- _ mittee of tho Spotswood and Parnassus | Red Cross branch, presented Miss - Coates with a work-box, in appreciation - of the keen interest she had always taken in the work of the Red Cross of } the district. • GUST. J On Friday afternoon the parents and scholars ol the Cust school met to ■ farewell -Miss fraser, who has been J appointed to the St. Andrew's school. . Mr Coonibes, cliairman of the commit- „ tee, in handing Miss Fraser a pair of . ebony back brushes, comb, and iniiTor, I f spoke in the hignest terms of • her 11 abilities as a teacher. Miss Fraser : e thanked the chairman, parents, and s children for their presents and their >5 kindness to her during her stav m Gust. GREENPARIv. 1 A highly successful aud very enjoyable entertainment was given in tiie. Greenpark school last Friday evening by the Tai Tapu Entertainers in aid o: the local school prize fund. There was a full house, and Mr F. Hubbnrd, chairman of the School Committee, pre- t- ! sided. The programme differed from to ordinary programmes in that the ladies D appeared in different costumes, and oc- d: cupied the stage as a company. Tho appearance of about twenty-five young lanics dressed in .gipsy costumc had a good effect, and the different songs and choruscs were well received. Some of these wero: "'The Gipsy March and Song,"' '"When the Boys Como Home," '■Rendezvous/' and t; Back Home "n Tennessee."' The leading performers were Misses D. Nottingham, "Wright, i Marshall. E. Stickling, and Everest, j and Mr H. E. Watson. Elocutionary [ items were given by Misses Yarr and jjj G. Andrews and blaster Ken Suckling. 3fisses Jones, Heinzuian, and Shirlev McKcnzie appeared to great es , advantage in a musical tableau repre- ca senli:;g "Lover Statues." Wee Graham xii Suck.Mir- delighted with his "Appeal su , Song/' which realised 10s 6d. Tho jn ; humorous part of the entertainment ap* was by a quartet of ladies and fyi by Sambo (Mr James) and Bones (Mr q*u E. Rvde). with Captain Macartney as .bo Mr Johnston. Miss E. Stickling acted str as accompanisie. Before- the opening tic of tiie meeting, the chairman referred bii to the good news of Turkey's surren- tir dcr. which was received with ringing. ing cheers, and the singing of the National Ra Anthem. * j wh tre RANGIORA. jwtl Mr W. HilLs. who ha> been spending sol a holiday in the North Island, returned hoi home yesterday. ;

A K AIIO A. <, A meeting of the committee of tJie Akaroa Boating Club was held on Saturday evening. Mr 31. Kearney being in the chair., It was reported that tho functions in connexion with opening day had passed off very successfully, and that there was a balance of £7 jOs, to be divided between tho local i branches of the Red Cross and Lady , Liverpool Societies. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the ladies who 5 nad given such willing assistance in tho - afternoon and at the evening social I gathering". Another of the weather prophet's • predictions was fulfilled by the arrival . at about six o'clock on Sunday morning I of a southerly storm that brought a l few hours' very neavy rain with it. > Liko many of its predecessors this year, i its violence was of but brief duration. ■ By noon it hud nretty well blown itself . out, and before sunset tho sea was - calm and the sky clear onco more. : RAKAIA. i, At a meeting of the Rokeby School Committee, presided over by Mr 31c- . Phail, it was decided to approach tho j Education Board for an enlargement of . the school, which is very much over- [ crowded. It was agreed to close tho . school for i> week, on account of tho ■ influenza cpidemic. On Sunday, the Rev. A. Morrison, ; of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, was away preaching at Timaru, his place being taken by Mr CraigTiead, ot ' Ashburton. A mooting was held in the Town Hall, Rakata,.on Friday night, to role- , hrato the btibmifsion of Turkey. Speeches were delivered by the llev. E. Blakiston, the Rc-v. A. Morrison, and Mr C. Tucker. A.number of' patriotic airs wero .sung, 3liss A. Hardy being at tile piano Mr Allen 3lorland, son nf Mr W. Morland, of Rakaia, ha.s qualified for ' his pilot's certificate at tho Sockburn School. 3lr J. Penny has taken over tho management of Northhank, for his brother, Mr J. Penny, of Rakaia. Mr C. Feathcrstone, who has been in tho Cl Camp, has now been classed tit for active service. The news of Austria having thrown up tho sponge, was received in Rakaia with a furtner outburst, of enthusiasm. Steam whistles and bells announced the news, and *onn aIL available flags were flying All the business premises and schools were closed, und a general holiday observed. DORIK. There wa: n good attendance at the Ardamine Hall. Doric, when--the concluding enioriainnienr. of the season, in aid of tho Lady Liverpool Fund, was held. In a competition for a picture presented by Mr D. G. MeKie, 3liss A-. Butler was victorious. A cake, given by Miss Turnbull, was- won by Miss 0. Harrison. Songs were sung bv Miss Kingsbury, und 3lersrs 11. Gill ami W. lvankm. The dance music was provided by 3l:s W. Ifairison. and 3.1 r Raukii:. 'Iho cn.ih proceeds ■■amounted to £.1 y 'Ss (3d, and in addition comforts for soldiers weto leccivr.d. Although no dances will be held during the summer months, donations will still be received of gifts for the soldiers. ASHBURTON. A strong southerly wind 'sprang up at Asnburtou about o a.m. on ftiiuuuy, ajia brought .witu it heavy ruin, ijhien lasted about naif an houi 1 ," during wnicir time 35 points of rain fell. Rain set in again about U. 30 a.m. yesterday, and continued to como down steadily all the morning. It eased off at noon, but it set in again at ono o'clock, and continued to fall heavily for some considerable time. ! The monthly meeting of the Ashburton Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held yesterday, Mr C. Reid presiding. Messrs J- Cairns and H. J. Harrison wero appointed to the Visiting Committee. It was decidcd that Nurse Clarkson's -salary should be increased, and a committee was appointed to review a»d roport upon tho'salaries of tho whole of the nursing staff. A letter was received from tho 3linister of Public Health' acknowledging tho receipt of the Board's resolution placing the responsibility of erecting a new fever ward on the Health Department. The letter stated that the erection of the ward must be. proceeded with without delay, and that the lowest tender must bo . accepted. The delay which had taken place was duo to tho unbusinesslike conduct of the Board. The cliairman stated that the less said, as a rule, the better, but he was bound to say on the present occasion that tho delay which had taken plac© was duo entirely to tho bungling which had taken place in connexion with the matter by tho Health Department in Wellington. The Board had really no say in the matter, and the Bite which had been chosen was a; most unsuitable one. Tho Board was now getting a. smaller building than was originally intended to lie erected, and the cost would be about £700 more. Mr F.-W. Watt cordallv endorsed the chairman's'remarks. and moved that the lowest tender, that of Smith Brothers,, at £2748, be accepted. The motion was carried. TE3IUKA. Rain' fell on' seven days during October; the total fall being*l4l points. The heaviest fall was 911 points, on tho 22nd. The weather continues cold, and very high winds prevail, A large crowd of peaplc met tho -xpress from C-hristchurch at Temuka on Saturday, expecting Corporal W. F. Evansj a well-known business 1 man of tho. town, to l-each his home by that train after three years' war service. They were disappointed, because the ferry boat did not connect with tho train. Corporal Evans, telegraphed that he would come on to Ashburton by the evening train, and arrive next morning. On receipt of this message 3lr Donald Grant offered to motor to Ashburton and bring Corporal Evans homo. This was dono, and although it was 11 p.m. when the car arrived a great crowd met at Gunnion's Corner, and headed by the band, escorted the returned I soldier to the Post Office, where! sneeches of welcome wore made by 3lr Gunnion and the Mayor. j